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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1981.
15 Interesting Facts About Johnny Bucyk
Johnny Bucyk, a Hockey Hall of Famer and two-time Stanley Cup champion, enjoyed a legendary 23-season career primarily with the Boston Bruins, setting numerous franchise records and earning a reputation for both scoring prowess and exceptional sportsmanship.
Position
Left Wing
Jersey
#9
Status
Retired
Teams
2
Facts
15
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He won the Stanley Cup twice with his team, in 1970 and 1972.
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He earned the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy for sportsmanship in both 1971 and 1974.
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He was recognized as one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players' in 2017.
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His number 9 jersey was retired by the Boston Bruins organization in 1980.
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He was known as "Chief," a nickname given to him by a teammate for his stick-handling style.
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He was a key member of the "Uke Line" alongside Bronco Horvath and Vic Stasiuk.
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He holds the Boston Bruins' franchise record for most career goals.
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He played 1,370 NHL games before scoring his 500th career goal, a record for games played before reaching that milestone.
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He became the oldest player in league history to score 50 goals for the first time in a season, achieving it at age 35.
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Upon his retirement, he ranked fourth all-time in NHL points and third in games played.
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He achieved at least 20 goals in sixteen different seasons throughout his career.
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He is one of only three players in NHL history to score 30 goals or more while being 40 years old or older.
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As the senior alternate captain, he had the honor of being the first to skate the Stanley Cup around the ice in 1970.
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He had his best statistical season in 1970-71, recording 116 points and becoming the fifth player in league history to score 50 goals.
About Johnny Bucyk
Johnny Bucyk had a long and stellar career, primarily with the Boston Bruins, winning two Stanley Cups in 1970 and 1972. Known for his scoring prowess and sportsmanship, he retired as one of the NHL's all-time leading point scorers and games played, and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. He remains a beloved figure and ambassador for the Bruins organization, with a tenure in professional hockey spanning over 70 years.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
1981
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Stanley Cup Champion
1970
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Stanley Cup Champion
1972
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Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1971
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NHL First All-Star Team
1971
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Johnny Bucyk.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Left Wing
Jersey #: 9
Status: Retired
Age: 90 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 0" (183 cm)
Weight: 215 lbs (98 kg)
Born: Edmonton, Alberta
Career Stats
Seasons: 23
Goals: 556
Assists: 813
Points: 1369
Teams: 2
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Detroit Red Wings Boston Bruins
Johnny Bucyk played for 2 different teams during his 23 seasons career.